THE CERTIFICATE OF EUROPEAN STUDIES AT SCIENCES PO STRASBOURG
3 PRESENTATION The Certificate of European Studies (CES) is a university certificate awarded after successful completion of one semester of study at Sciences Po Strasbourg. It is taught exclusively in English and aims at enabling international students with little or no prior skills in the French language to gain access to the excellence of a French Grande Ecole s programme of study. By combining lectures, seminars, field trips and educational visits, the CES focuses on Europe in a global perspective, while also introducing students to the French language and culture. Thanks to Sciences Po Strasbourg s long-standing partnership with European institutions such as the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, international students will therefore have a unique opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical understanding of Europe from the very heart of its capital.
? 4 Potential Applicants This programme is aimed at international students who have completed at least two semesters of higher education (60 ECTS credits). Students must demonstrate English language proficiency (B2 minimum). Tuition Fees 3 1390 euros No fees for students from partner universities No prior knowledge of French is required; the programme is tailored for students who are beginners or intermediate learners of French. Application and Key Dates The autumn session of the programme will start in early September. The application process will take place in the spring The spring session of the programme will start in early January. The application process will take place at the end of the summer Both sessions will start with intensive French language classes complemented with social events and visits; the other courses will start after 2 weeks. Exams will take place before the Christmas break for the autumn session and in May for the spring session. Application forms will be available on the IEP s website in April for the autumn session and in late August for the spring session. http:// www.iep-strasbourg.fr/en/international/veniretudier-a-liep/ b Course Director Dr. Caroline LEHNI Director of International Relations, Sciences Po Strasbourg Senior Lecturer in English language and British Civilization Contact Michelle BENOIT Tel : + 33 (0)3 68 85 81 05 Fax : + 33 (03) 68 85 86 15 michelle.benoit@unistra.fr www.iep-strasbourg.fr
Study Programme AUTUMN SESSION - 1ST SEMESTER Unit 1: French as a Foreign Language, 6 ECTS - Intensive French crash course (20 - French as a Foreign Language classes (20 - Language exchange sessions Unit 2: Fundamental Courses, 12 ECTS Four compulsory modules: - History, Institutions and Policies of the EU (24 - The EU and the World Economy (18 - Cultural Policy in Europe (18 - External Relations of the EU: EU-India Relations (18 Unit 3: Applied European studies, 6 ECTS - Guided educational visits and field trip, including the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights, Arte, etc. (15 to 20 - "Conférence de méthode": tutorial with presentations, debates and reports in relation to visits and fundamental courses (15 Unit 4: Optional courses, 6 ECTS Two modules to be chosen from the following optional courses: - European Cultural History (24 - Law, Society and Global Justice in Wider Europe (24 - The Commonwealth of Nations: From Empire Management to the Challenges of the 21st Century (24 - Market Finance (24 - Microfinance (24 - Immigration to the UK: History and Representations (24 - The EU and the Council of Europe (32 - The European Court of Human Rights (18 - Fascisms. European History, Current Challenges (18 SPRING SESSION - 2ND SEMESTER Unit 1: French as a Foreign Language, 6 ECTS - Intensive French crash course (20 - French as a Foreign Language classes (20 - Language exchange sessions Unit 2: Fundamental Courses, 12 ECTS Four compulsory modules: - History of European integration (18 - European Union Law (18 - Political Sociology of the EU (18 - European Policies towards Old and New Minorities in Contemporary Europe (18 Unit 3: Applied European studies, 6 ECTS - Guided educational visits and field trip, including the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights, Arte, etc. (15 to 20 - "Conférence de méthode": tutorial with presentations, debates and reports in relation to visits and fundamental courses (15 Unit 4: Optional courses, 6 ECTS Two modules to be chosen from the following optional courses: - Approaches of European Cultural Pluralism: Artistic Transfer and Transnational Heritage (24 - The European Court of Human Rights (18 - Understanding Contemporary Africa: National Constructions, Democratization and Development (24 - Environmental Politics in the United States (24 - The Politics of Visual Culture in Divided Societies: The Case of Northern Ireland (24 - Public International Law (24 - A Web-based Course in Experimental Economics (24
TOP 5 REASONS h TO STUDY AT SCIENCES PO STRASBOURG: 6 1. Excellent higher education opportunity Take classes with French and international students in a highly selective institution, a "Grande Ecole", that is also a department of the University of Strasbourg. 2. Get an international perspective Strasbourg is the Capital of Europe! It is the seat of the Council of Europe, the Court of Human Rights, and the European Parliament. 3. Strasbourg is a beautiful place It is an eco-friendly city with a pedestrian city centre, a fantastic transportation system, including numerous bike paths. It also has a well-preserved architectural heritage and an amazing cultural scene with special reduced student rates for cinema, theatre, museums and concerts! 4. Learn French! French is spoken in over 40 countries and is the language of diplomacy. Knowing French will increase job opportunities and salary potential: French oral and written skills can be a professional tool that allows participation in the global economy. 5. Great weekend and travel opportunities Strasbourg is just over two hours by train from Paris and Switzerland and four hours from Munich and Brussels. There are numerous regional low cost flights to the UK, Italy, Spain and Greece. www.iep-strasbourg.fr
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